ICANN Fellowship Program

ICANN, the nonprofit that coordinates the internet's domain name system, funds fellows from underserved and underrepresented communities to attend an ICANN Public Meeting and learn how global internet governance works from the inside. The current round is for ICANN88 in Lisbon, Portugal, 13 to 18 March 2027.

What you get: ➤ Economy airfare booked and paid by ICANN ➤ Hotel accommodation booked and paid by ICANN ➤ Stipend of up to USD 500 for meals, transport and incidentals ➤ Visa cost reimbursement up to USD 200 ➤ An assigned mentor from the ICANN community ➤ Training and skill building before, during and after the meeting

What you'll do: ➤ Complete mandatory ICANN Learn courses before the meeting ➤ Attend the ICANN Public Meeting and required fellowship sessions ➤ Engage with mentors, alumni and community members ➤ Submit the post-meeting survey

• At least 21 years of age
• Open to candidates from all regions and sectors
• Interested or already engaged in ICANN's policy, DNS operations or internet security work
• Must complete mandatory ICANN Learn courses
• Not involved in another ICANN-supported travel program at time of selection
• No more than two previous ICANN fellowships; returning fellows must show community engagement
• No application fees